Site Supervisor

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Qualified Supervisor and Site Manager to oversee Solar PV installations. In this hands-on role, you'll lead site teams, ensure health and safety standards, and maintain customer communication. Key qualifications include experience in site management and a Commercial Qualified Electrician background. This position offers a prime chance to make a real impact on projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing site teams, with key contact for customers.
• Previous experience as a Commercial Qualified Electrician.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial Solar PV installations from start to finish.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation.
• Maintain communication with Team Leaders and Office team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team management

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3

18th Edition

AM2391 test and inspect or EAL equivalent

SMSTS / IOSH managing safely

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Qualified Supervisor and Site Manager to join our rapidly expanding team. With major growth underway, this is a prime chance to develop, lead, and make a real impact on our future. In this role, you'll oversee the installation of commercial Solar PV systems, working closely with our Head of Commercial Operations and our installer teams to deliver high-quality, safe, and efficient projects. You'll also be a key point of contact for customers, providing excellent service, answering questions, and ensuring they feel supported throughout the process. This is a hands‑on position where rolling up your sleeves is sometimes essential, whether that’s helping meet tight deadlines, supporting delayed projects, or covering unexpected absences. Most of your time will be spent on sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Project manage: Lead commercial Solar PV installations end‑to‑end including pre‑start, handover meetings, and regular site visits to keep everything on track.
• Health & safety: Ensure all sites meet health & safety legislation, providing the H&S team with accurate details so they can prepare site‑specific RAMS and CPP.
• Team communication: Make sure Team Leaders are delivering effective Toolbox Talks to site teams.
• Leadership: Manage 2-4 installer teams, working closely with project leads to ensure efficient, high‑quality installations.
• Site management: Brief Team Leaders on upcoming jobs and maintain strong communication throughout each project to ensure smooth, predictable delivery.
• Collaboration: Work with the Office team to coordinate materials, logistics, and support for each installation.
• Ensuring quality: Resolve installation issues before handover, carrying out quality control checks and site inspections to ensure work meets our standards.
• Inspection & handover: Inspect completed installs, troubleshoot issues, and lead final project completion and handover visits.
• Customer contact: Provide clear, proactive communication to customers, acting as the first point of contact and escalating concerns when necessary.
• Documentation: Keep accurate, up‑to‑date records, O&M information, test certificates, checkout photos, and any other key project documentation.
• Policy & improvement: Follow company policies and contribute to continuous improvement across our processes and standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing site teams, whether as a Site Manager or Team Leader. Experience working on site and being customers contact is key.
• Previous experience as a Commercial Qualified Electrician.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• SMSTS / IOSH managing safely preferred or willing to take this qualification.
• ECS Card with additional safety qualifications for working at heights, asbestos awareness and manual handling.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Good IT skills; Microsoft Office package.
• Full driving licence.
• A positive attitude and excellent people skills are essential to promote a happy working environment.
• City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualified.
• 18th Edition.
• AM2391 test and inspect or EAL equivalent.